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The United States Fire Administration estimates that there are over 100,000 workplace fires per year, causing countless injuries and untold damages. To help reduce that number, Fire Protection Specialists, the fire safety maintenance experts in Bangor, WI, warn of three commonly overlooked fire hazards and explain how to reduce the risks of combustion. A bit of awareness and planning can keep you, your employees, and your facility safer.

3 Hazards Overlooked During Fire Safety Maintenance

Dust

Combustible dust presents a threat of explosion in various industries, from food service and woodworking to chemical manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. The reason is that almost anything becomes combustible when it is in dust form and it accumulates. A primary ignition, even a small one, tends to kick up a cloud of dust, and this dust cloud ignites into a more dangerous explosion. That's why it is crucial to proper fire safety maintenance that you keep your facility free of accumulated dust.

Hot Tools

Hot tools — such as welders, soldering irons, and brazing torches — pose a credible threat of fire. So do less obvious hot tools, such as grinders, cutters, sanders, and anything that creates showers of sparks. Hot tools should be used with care and closely monitored so they do not ignite the dust discussed above as well as uncontained vapors, flammable liquids, or other nearby combustible materials.

Electricity

Fire-safety-maintenance-Bangor-WIElectricity is a major fire hazard, so proper care should be taken to keep your electrical systems secure. Exposed wires should be wrapped in insulated tape, circuits should not be overloaded, and extension cords should not be used as a permanent solution. Unplug equipment when not in use, and remove flammable materials from areas of high electrical demand.

Fire Protection Specialists, the leading supplier of fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment in Bangor, WI, carries everything you need to keep your business — and your home — safe from the threat of fire. Visit their website to view directions, or call (800) 658-9463 to speak with a friendly, knowledgeable professional about proper fire safety maintenance.

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